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Offensive philosophy: Run-heavy with lots of playaction. Up until last season, Adrian Peterson was the top back in the NFL, and we wish to return him to that pedestal. We have Chris Thompson as a great change of pace RB, and a great weapon as a pass-catcher either split outside or in the backfield. Zach Line is one of the best blocking FBs and we added him to help make the holes. We have three Pro Bowlers on the offensive line, anchored by a top 5 LT in Trent Williams and a top 5 G in Brandon Scherff. This starting group has plenty of experience and will make the holes as big as possible for AD to run through. Most of our receivers also excel at run blocking, so we've even looked into how that strengthens the rushing attack. We also have Lamar Jackson on the roster to run Option and Wild Cat packages.

When we pass the ball, Kirk Cousins is a top 10 QB in the league, and has done a lot over his career, both with and without talent. Josh Doctson does well with the 50/50 ball downfield, and Vernon Davis and Jamison Crowder both stretch the field in the seam for placation. In the red zone, Doctson, Davis and Vance McDonald provide plenty of size if we elect to pass the ball, or run it in with AD.

Defensive philosophy: We run a base 3-4, relying heavily on our secondary to cover the opposing players to allow our pass-rush to get to the QB.. The defensive line has a lot of rotational talent, with the exception of Jonathan Allen who is a three-down player for us. Stacy McGee and Eddie Goldman help us stuff the run and provide a great presence up the middle, and we call upon Anthony Lanier in pass-rushing situations where he excelled with five sacks in limited action. Ryan Kerrigan provides an elite pass-rusher for our defense and, along with Allen, is the focal point of our front seven. Junior Galette excelled as a pass-rushing specialist last year, and we feel he will continue to improve the further away from surgery he is. Zach Brown is returning to help anchor the middle, and he and Vince Williams form a very good duo at inside linebacker.

Our secondary is where the defense shines. Josh Norman is still one of the best corners in the league, and takes the opposition's top target. Quinton Dunbar is above-average on the outside, and will be paired with the taller receiver, especially against the 50/50 ball. Kendall Fuller excels in the slot and is one of the best in that position. In the back of our defense, we have Tyrann Mathieu aka Honey Badger patrolling the back at Free Safety, and hard-hitting DJ Swearinger at Strong Safety, and both are interchangeable in their roles- both are ball-hawks as well as tough, hard hitting safeties who can play in the box. Mike Adams is great depth and a huge player in expanded packages, and Fabian Moreau, Montae Nicholson and Su'a Cravens are going to see time in the secondary as well.